THE Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) will support the establishment of designated smoking areas (DSAs) as currently being considered by the Health Ministry. It must however be carefully planned and executed. Considering the implementation of DSAs is by no means a U-turn in policy by the Health Ministry. We believe the ministry remains firm in its stand against smoking.
President Datuk Jawahar Ali Taib Khan, who labelled the proposal as a U-turn, said the restaurant operators prefer a ban as it would be better to maintain cleanliness at the premises.
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad said this is because, for these types of eateries, it was difficult to adhere to the 3m distance currently enforced.
A desire to impart her years of experience to the younger generation has seen former world number five squash player Low Wee Wern make the tough decision to hang up her racquet.
Purchase of Duck's holding company which appears to be owned wholly by Datin Vivy Yusof and husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar was made same year GLICs invested RM47 mil
Has the Community Communications Department (J-Kom), an agency tasked with disseminating information on the benefits and development of government programmes to the people, “strayed” from its intended purpose?
